Diesel weights and towed loads (in kg) - commercial vehicles
Engines
Gearbox
Model codes
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Unladen weight
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Kerb weight*
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Gross vehicle weight (GVW)**
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Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12% gradient***
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Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10% or 12% gradient****
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Braked trailer (with load transfer within the
GTW limit)
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Unbraked trailer
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Recommended nose weight
* The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).
** Exceeding the maximum rear axle weight involves limiting the speed to 50 mph (80 km/h) as defined in point 2.7 of the Directive.
*** Exceeding the gross vehicle weight when the vehicle is towing involves limiting the speed to 50 mph (80 km/h) as defined in point 2.7 of the Directive.
**** Maximum braked trailer weight within the GTW limit; warning, towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for
each additional 1000 metres of altitude.
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,